Rt D E over West Muddy CR
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, Missouri · S 36 T 64 N R 25 W · Structure no. 9540
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 121
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt D E over West Muddy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D E over West Muddy CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 121 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt D E over West Muddy CR built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt D E over West Muddy CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Rt D E over West Muddy CR carry?
About 121 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Rt D E over West Muddy CR?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Rt D E over West Muddy CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.